As commerce becomes increasingly digital, disputes are no longer confined to traditional contractual disagreements. Courts are now confronted with matters arising from electronic payments, fintech infrastructure, software licensing, data governance, platform liability, and other technology-enabled transactions. These disputes often involve technical evidence, cross-border elements, and regulatory overlays that test the adaptability of conventional adjudicatory frameworks.

This article examines whether Nigeria’s existing judicial structures are sufficiently equipped to handle the complexity and pace of technology-driven commercial disputes. It argues for a more deliberate approach to judicial specialisation and institutional capacity-building within our current system, with a view to improving efficiency, predictability, and commercial confidence.